Carolina Land Acquisitions, Inc. (CLA) was formed in 1998 to assist
the North Carolina Department of Transportation with the acquisition
of right of way for public improvement projects. Over the past
fourteen years CLA has broadened its client base to include various
condemning authorities throughout North Carolina. Our clientele
ranges from local municipalities to state and federal agencies. Our
company completed a four-year design-build project in eastern North
Carolina acquiring +/- 500 parcels of right of way on behalf of
Eastern North Carolina Natural Gas Company and Piedmont Natural Gas
Company. CLA successfully acquired +/- 275 parcels of right of way
for the North Carolina Turnpike Authority on the Western Wake
Expressway. CLA is currently acquiring right of way for the North
Carolina Turnpike Authority on the Monroe Bypass. In addition, CLA
is actively involved in several design-build projects across the
state of North Carolina as well as several on call Bridge Projects.

Our experience includes preliminary project activities such as cost
estimates, impact studies, and project scheduling. Ongoing project
activities include but are not limited to project management,
property owner negotiations, property management, deed and title
research, condemnation appraisal services, business and residential
relocation assistance. We provide these services and more as
required by the individual client and project within accelerated
timeframes associated with the design-build process.

CLA has provided services that extend beyond the typical scope of right of way acquisitions. In South Carolina, CLA served as a subcontractor to Ralph Whitehead and Associates providing compliance audits for Carolina Bays Parkway. The purpose of the audit was to assure compliance with the Uniform Act, which regulates Right of Way at the federal level. A member of our staff reviewed each file or claimant for the project and verified that these requirements had been met.

CLA has provided services across our state using North Caroli
professionals and services. We deem this a distinct advantage in
providing complete and accurate deliverables to the client. Local
knowledge has always served our firm well. CLA has always attempted
to utilize individuals that possess extensive knowledge of our
project areas. For example, appraisers that have worked in a given
geographical area for an extended period of time have a far greater
advantage in determining property values than one who does not.
Additionally, attorneys who have a familiarity with a specific area
are greater suited to perform title work, closings, and provide
answers to legal issues that may arise. We have also developed many
working relationships with other firms when the need has presented
itself. From asbestos abatement and demolition to timber cruisers,
CLA can provide our clients with whatever need may arise.

Last, but certainly not least, is our proven track record. We are
proud to have completed our projects on time and in a humane
fashion. Not only are we obligated to the client, but to the
taxpayers and property owners of North Carolina. Our staff makes
every effort to assist property owners and clarify this
often-confusing process. Our agents spend the necessary time with
property owners, listen to their concerns, and advise them honestly
and fairly. Indeed, our approach of developing a good rapport with
property owners has led to our firm having an extremely low
condemnation rate.

CLA will be able to meet the needs of the NCDOT with the same level
of professionalism and capable personnel that we have demonstrated
in the past.